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The Temperance Movement and the Road to Prohibition
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" revisits the history of American Prohibition, exploring its origins in the temperance movement and examining the social, political, and economic factors that led to the passage of the 18th Amendment. Hosts Elliott and Andy discuss the role of religious sentiment, social anxieties, and political maneuvering in the rise of the anti-alcohol movement, highlighting the influence of key figures like Carry Nation and Wayne Wheeler.
Early Temperance Efforts and the Rise of the Anti-Saloon League
The episode traces the roots of the temperance movement back to…
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